Qatar University
The Foundation Program
Math & Computer Department
Computer2 - 815022
Computer2 (815022)
Summer 2007
Course Syllabus
Course Information
Faculty Member Information
Department: Math & Computer
Program: Computer
Course Name: Computer 2
Course Number: 815022
Class Meeting:
 Day: _________________________
 Time:____________________________
 Location:________________________
Name:
Academic Title:
Office Location:
Office Phone Number:
Office Hours:
Pre-requisites: Computer Foundation 1
(815021)
Required Textbook:
 Title: Microsoft Office 2003, Volume I
 Author: Timothy J. O'Leary & Linda I.
O'Leary
 Publisher: McGraw-Hill 2003
E-mail:
Teacher Website:
http://
Webmail: http://mail.qu.edu.qa
Blackboard Website:
http://elearning.qu.edu.qa
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to enable students to achieve basic understanding of
computer theories and practices. The course content focuses on basic techniques of
Microsoft office
The topics covered are MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are:
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Enabling students to develop high level of computer skills that prepare them for
studying at the University;
Enabling students to develop an understanding of the computer context in which
their computing contributions will be utilized;
Enabling students to apply computer knowledge to solve designated problems;
Enabling students to demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary for group work;
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The Foundation Program
Math & Computer Department
Computer2 - 815022
Students Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students will be able to:
 Use Excel Functions property to solve related problems
 Operate Date in Excel
 Use advanced features in Excel
 Create and format charts
 Identify different types of charts and use them properly
 Provide presentation using PowerPoint
 Work effectively in group projects
 Communicate through the university Webmail
Course Content Distribution
Session 1
 Basics of Excel
1.1 Elements/Parts of Excel Window
a. Menu bar, Toolbar (Standard and Formatting), Title Bar, Formula Bar
b. Worksheet Tabs
1.2 Moving around worksheet
a. Cell Pointer
b. Tabs (Right), Enter (Down) and Arrow keys
1.3 Creating, saving and Opening workbook(s).
a. Save/ Save As
1.4 Entering and Editing data
a. Text, Number
b. Selecting cells (adjacent and non-adjacent)
c. Naming a Cell or Range and its usage in function and statements.
d. Copy, Cut, Paste and Paste Special
e. Drag and Drop
f. Delete/ Backspace/Undo and Redo
g. Spell checks
h. AutoFill (Numbers, Dates)
Session 2  Formatting Worksheet
1.1 Formatting Cell
a. Format Painter
b. Alignments of cell contents
 Horizontal and Vertical
 Text Wrap
c. Merge cell/Center
d. Number, Currency, Date, Percentage, Decimal)
e. Cell Borders and Shading
1.2 Formatting Worksheet
a. Resizing Columns/Rows (Manual/Auto fit)
b. Inserting and Hiding/ Un-hiding Columns/Rows
1.3 Modifying Workbook
a. Insert/Delete/Hide/Unhide Worksheet
b. Move and Copy Worksheet and Rename Worksheet
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The Foundation Program
Math & Computer Department
Computer2 - 815022
1.4 Page
a.
b.
c.
d.
Setup and Printing
Print Preview
Page Setup:
Orientation,
Scaling (Fit to one page, required size),
 Margins,
 Center on Page (Vertically/Horizontally)
e. Header and Footer(Left, Right, Center sections)
f. Print Selection
Session 3, 4, 5 & 6  Formula,
Functions, Charts
1.1 Creating and Copying Formula
a. Entering Formula and Copying Formula
b. Operators (+, -, *, /, ^, %) and Order of operations.
c. Cell Reference: Relative reference, Absolute reference
d. Formulas using multiple worksheets
1.2 Using Functions
a. Commonly used functions
SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN
b. Other useful functions
COUNT, COUNTIF, COUNTA, SUMIF, ROUND
c. Date Function
 TODAY(), DATE()
 Operation on the DATE
d. Formatting the cell (General, Number, Currency, Date, Percentage)
e. Decision Making using
IF, NESTED IF (Up to Four Levels)
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
f. VLOOKUP (All Four Parameters)
g. Compound IF (IF with logical operator: OR / AND)
Creating Charts
 Column, Bar, and Pie Charts
Moving, Resizing and Deleting Charts
Editing Charts and Formatting Charts
What IF Analysis
a. Manually
b. Using Goal Seek tool
c. Using Charts
Session 7  Advanced
Features
1.1 Sort
1.2 AutoFilter
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Session 8  Creating
a Presentation
2.1 Exploring the PowerPoint Window
2.2 Developing New Presentations
a. Basic steps to create a new presentation: Plan, Create, Edit, Enhance, and
Rehearse
b. Presentation Styles: on-screen presentations, color or black-and-white
overhead transparencies, Web presentations, and 35 mm slides
c. Concept of Template
d. Concept of Slide
2.3 Creating a presentation using the AutoContent Wizard
2.4 Creating a presentation From Scratch
2.5 Viewing The Presentation
a. Normal view, Slide Sorter view, and Slide Show view.
Session 8&9  Editing
a Presentation
2.1 Using the Outline Tab
2.2 Concept of AutoCorrect spelling
2.3 Correct spelling manually or automatically using Automatic Spelling Checker.
2.4 Demoting and Promoting Bulleted Items
2.5 Use of Auto Sizing to fit text in a placeholder
2.6 Splitting Text Between Slides
2.7 Saving, Closing, And Opening A Presentation
2.8 Deleting slides
2.9 Moving Slides
2.10 Hiding and Un-hiding Slides
2.11 Inserting Slides
a. Inserting a new slide.
b. Concept of Layout.
c. Change the layout of a slide.
d. Add text to the slide.
e. Sizing a Placeholder
f. Moving a Placeholder
g. Formatting Slide Text: Character formatting and Paragraph formatting
Session 9&10
 Working with Graphics and Printing the
Presentation
Working with Graphics
2.1 Concept of Graphics( non-text objects: drawing, picture, ClipArt)
2.2 Inserting a Graphic from the Media Gallery (ClipArt)
2.3 Inserting a Picture from File
2.4 Concept of Stacking Order (the order objects are inserted in the different layers)
2.5 Sizing and Moving a Graphic
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Printing the Presentation
2.1 Previewing the Presentation
2.2 Printing Slides: (one slide per page)
2.3 Printing Handouts: (multiple slides per page)
2.4 Printing Outline View
2.5 Printing Notes Pages (the slide and the associated notes on a page)
 Modifying and Refining a Presentation and
Working with Data from Other Sources
Session 10 &11
Modifying and Refining a Presentation
2.1 Create and enhance a table.
a. Sizing the Table Columns
b. Aligning Text in Cells
c. Changing the Border Size and Color
d. Adding Background Fill Color
2.2 Create a text box.
e. Creating a Text Box and Adding Text to a Text Box
f. Enhancing the Text Box – (Changing Line Style and Fill Color)
2.3 Change the presentation’s design and color scheme.
2.4 Change slide and title masters.
2.5 Manage Hide the title slide footer.
2.6 Create and enhance AutoShapes.
2.7 Add animation, sound, and transition effects.
2.8 Rehearse timing
2.9 Rearrange slides
2.10 Add links to a presentation
2.11 Embedding an external object to a PowerPoint presentation slide ( Using Copy Paste Special – and then choose the option: Paste)
2.12 Linking an external object to a PowerPoint presentation slide( Using Copy - Paste
Special – and then choose the option: Paste link)
Learning Resources and Media
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Computer laboratory;
Computers;
Projector for an electronic presentation;
E-mail of the university (http://mail.qu.edu.qa);
Qatar University Blackboard (http://elearning.qu.edu.qa/);
Teacher web site;
Floppies or Flash Drives;
Textbook "Microsoft Office 2003, Volume I".
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The Foundation Program
Math & Computer Department
Computer2 - 815022
The University of Qatar implements the following grading system:
A
90 - 100
B+
85 - 89
B
80 - 84
C+
75 - 79
C
70 - 74
D+
65 - 69
D
60 - 64
F
0 - 59
Learning Activities and Tasks
Prior lecture preparation: Students may consult the syllabus to know about material
that will be covered.
Use of technology: Students are required to use the recent technology offered by Qatar
University.
Extra work: Students are expected to put in at least 3 hours outside of class for every
hour in class including office hour consultations.
Classroom Discipline
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Students are expected to be punctual
The use of mobile telephones inside the classroom in strictly Forbidden
Food and Drink are not allowed in the class.
References
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The O'Leary series website:
http://novella.mhhe.com/sites/007283529x/student_view0/
Additional Resources:
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Qatar University's library.
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Foundation Program Unit's website.
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Qatar University's Website and Blackboard.
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